An environmental disaster is rapidly developing off the coast of Oman after the stranded crude oil tanker Caroline Bezengi began releasing oil into the Arabian Sea, threatening one of the region’s most sensitive marine ecosystems and globally significant turtle nesting beaches. The Cameroon-flagged Supermax tanker Caroline Bezengi (159,168 DWT) has […]
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A major environmental cleanup operation is underway in the United Kingdom after an offshore support vessel collided with a berthed container ship at the Port of Tyne, releasing an estimated one billion plastic pellets (nurdles) into the River Tyne. The incident occurred on Sunday when the offshore vessel Wind Orca […]
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A tanker linked to Russia’s sanctioned shadow fleet has come under scrutiny after satellite imagery indicated a suspected oil spill in environmentally sensitive waters off the coast of Oman, raising fresh concerns over the environmental risks posed by vessels operating under international sanctions. The vessel, Caroline Bezengi, which was reportedly […]
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Oman is racing against time to prevent a major environmental disaster after the sanctioned tanker Caroline Bezengi (IMO 9224439) began breaking apart while stranded on rocks near the Hallaniyat Islands, off the Dhofar coast in southwestern Oman. Authorities warn that unless urgent salvage efforts begin, the vessel could split apart […]
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A major fuel spill incident was reported at Paradip Port after a petrol pipeline ruptured during cargo unloading operations at the port’s oil jetty, triggering an emergency response and raising environmental concerns. The incident occurred on Friday evening at around 5 p.m. while petrol was being transferred from a vessel […]
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Toxic Practices Beneath the Surface A courageous seafarer’s report sheds light on environmental violations and the urgent need for stronger maritime reporting culture. A serious case of illegal waste disposal at sea has drawn attention to ongoing environmental compliance challenges within the maritime industry. A crew member reported the unlawful […]
Read moreCurious about the latest environmental regulations shaping the maritime industry?The 84th session of the International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (held from 27 April to 1 May 2026) covered key developments you should know. View the attached PDF for a concise summary of the outcomes and what they mean […]
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